Westminster took an early 12-4 lead at the 16:08 mark after a three-pointer from Smith, however, Grove City battled back and tied the game at 17 after a 13-5 run with 9:13 remaining in the first half. The Titans held a 34-32 halftime lead.

In the second half, Grove City took charge and led by as much as 15 points (68-53) with 4:32 remaining in the game.

For the game, Grove City outshot Westminster 45.3% (29-64) to 41.8% (23-55) and had a 45-32 rebound advantage.

Smith's 31 points included a game-high six three-pointers. Junior Anthony Thomas (New Castle, PA / Union) followed with 22 points (6-for-14) and a game- and career- high nine assists. Also contributing on offense were freshman Paul Carswell (Painesville, OH / Notre Dame Cathedral Latin) and senior Ron Martino (Youngstown, OH / Cardinal Mooney) who scored eight and five points, respectively. Carswell and Smith led the Titans on the glass with nine and eight rebounds, respectively.

About Westminster College...Founded in 1852 and related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Westminster College ranks first in the nation as "Best College for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math," according to Forbes.com. Westminster is a top-tier liberal arts college and a national leader in graduation rate performance, according to U.S. News Best Colleges guide. Westminster is also honored as one of "The Best 377 Colleges" by The Princeton Review, and is named to the President's Honor Roll for excellence in service learning.

Nearly 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students benefit from individualized attention from dedicated faculty while choosing from 41 majors and nearly 100 organizations on the New Wilmington, Pa., campus. Visit www.westminster.edu/advantage to view "Advantage: Westminster" A Strategic Plan 2010-2020.